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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.72, 1,120.92 and 497.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.72, 1,120.92 and 497.72 is: 686.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.72 : 1,120.92 = 497.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.72/1,120.92 = 497.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.72x = 1,120.92 × 497.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.72x = 557,904.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,904.30/812.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.47

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